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Stephen Holmes
Stephen Holmes

Sep 11, 2026

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2 min read

I'll Take Door #3.

There is always an alternative to an exercise.

Training Concepts/Protocols

+1

Sep 6, 2026

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2 min read

Explain Yourself.

The concept of your "why," and your best bet at maintaining it long-term.

Motivational/Mindset

+1

Sep 2, 2026

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2 min read

Not So Different.

The stigma of women needing to train differently than men is interesting...

Training Concepts/Protocols

+1

Aug 30, 2026

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2 min read

Take Off.

Is that a warm-up... Here's why you should do dynamic movement before your training session, and static stretching after.

Training Concepts/Protocols

+1

Aug 27, 2026

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2 min read

Fatty Carbs.

How we typically view food sources, and why we should work on changing our current mindset.

Nutrition

+1

Aug 23, 2026

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2 min read

Pulling Back.

Taking a closer look at the transition point of the elbows during a clean before dropping under. If you get stuck here, this is for you.

Lifts

+2

Aug 21, 2026

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1 min read

Big Brain.

What if there was a "fertilizer" for your brain cells, and if so, how do you increase it...

Lifestyle

Aug 17, 2026

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3 min read

But They Said So.

The fitness industry makes fitness and nutrition seem complicated. It's not. I'll explain...

Lifestyle

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Aug 13, 2026

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2 min read

Who's Attitude.

Is an athlete's attitude more important than technique, or does it matter...

Motivational/Mindset

+3

Aug 11, 2026

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2 min read

Back Up.

Back injuries/tweaks are common in both fitness and non-fitness people alike... try the McGill Big Three.

Training Concepts/Protocols

+1

Aug 7, 2026

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3 min read

That Hurt.

Why taking rest and recovery serious matters... even for the small stuff.

Recovery & Rehab

+2

Aug 5, 2026

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4 min read

I'll Tell Ya What.

My opinion and understanding on a few issues I run into as a strength and conditioning coach these days.

Lifestyle

+1

Jul 31, 2026

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2 min read

Pull This.

The rack pull is either hated or loved... I'll explain, then you decide.

Training Concepts/Protocols

+3

Jul 24, 2026

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1 min read

That's Specific.

Strength, conditioning, and the weight room are predominantly for general physical adaptations.

Training Concepts/Protocols

+2

Jul 20, 2026

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2 min read

Alcohol-Ick

Where does alcohol fall on the scale when it comes to exercise and recovery...

Nutrition

+2

Jul 16, 2026

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3 min read

The Order.

What comes first... strength training or conditioning?

Training Concepts/Protocols

+3

Jul 13, 2026

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3 min read

Shoulder Crisis.

A way to address shoulder issues, pain, or discomfort.

Training Concepts/Protocols

+1

Jul 8, 2026

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2 min read

Push-Back.

A call to strength and conditioning for your health, and the mind-set in pursuing it.

Motivational/Mindset

+2

Jul 6, 2026

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2 min read

Hearty Truth.

What research over at the American Heart Association has to say about all-cause mortality and the physical activity guidelines.

Training Concepts/Protocols

+2

Jun 29, 2026

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2 min read

More Protein.

Protein is important... but not in every single product important.

Nutrition

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Jun 25, 2026

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2 min read

Fat-Like Confusion.

Cholesterol is vital to your health, and it probably does more than you think...

Nutrition

+2

Jun 22, 2026

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1 min read

Simply This.

Keep things as simple as possible for the best results - Diet and Training

Standard Times

Jun 19, 2026

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2 min read

Coconut Lie.

The benefits and downfalls of the infamous coconut oil.

Nutrition

Jun 14, 2026

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2 min read

Block By Block.

Block periodization, and all the ins and outs of it's training concept and structure.

Training Concepts/Protocols

+3

Jun 12, 2026

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2 min read

Plan to Fluctuate.

Undulating periodization is a training structure that rotates between heavy, moderate, and light training days.

Training Concepts/Protocols

+3

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